Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with our Cincinnati-area client to find a Payroll Specialist for an immediate contract-to-hire opportunity. If you have payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a stable and supportive organization.

Pay: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour

Schedule: First Shift, Monday through Friday

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Position Type: Contract-to-Hire

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll accurately and efficiently while maintaining employee records, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and providing support for payroll-related inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time for employees
• Review and verify employee time records, attendance, overtime, and payroll adjustments
• Maintain and update employee payroll information while ensuring confidentiality
• Process new hires, terminations, wage changes, benefits deductions, and other personnel updates
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Assist with payroll tax reporting and year-end payroll functions, including W-2 preparation
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with accounting support functions as needed
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Generate payroll reports and assist with audits and recordkeeping
• Perform additional payroll and administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous payroll processing experience required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage confidential employee information with discretion
• Experience with payroll software such as Paycor, ADP, UKG, or similar platforms preferred
• Accounting or bookkeeping experience is a plus

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements

Pay Details: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour

Search managed by: Bianca Kimble

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.